December 15, 2014 2:37pm ESTDecember 15, 2014 2:37pm ESTThe Cardinals' quarterback situation is in a bit of chaos right now, but Ryan Lindley will start against the Seahawks in front of Logan Thomas.Ryan Lindley(Getty Images)

Lindley was busy then, and he'll be even busier Sunday night when the Cardinals play the Seahawks in a pivotal NFC West showdown. The Cardinals named Lindley the starter for the Week 16 game over Logan Thomas. Coach Bruce Arians made the announcement Monday.

In relief of Drew Stanton, who left the Rams game with a partially torn ACL and MCL, Lindley looked just like someone who hadn't thrown a pass in a game since 2012. The Cardinals won the field goal battle, 12-6. It clinched a playoff spot for Arizona and allowed them a bit of breathing room for Lindley.

He is their third-string quarterback. Carson Palmer, who missed part of the year with a nerve issue in his elbow and the rest with a torn ACL, was replaced by Stanton. Stanton was knocked out last week. Now comes Lindley, along with a package of plays for Thomas, a rookie.

That Arizona is in the postseason with that kind of bad luck is a testament to Arians, a coach of the year candidate.